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Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company

Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company

Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.

Jessica Seawright Will Run for Oak Creek Area Assembly District

Jessica Seawright Will Run for Oak Creek Area Assembly District

Democrat is social worker. Seat held by Republican Rep. Jessie Rodriguez.

Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices

Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices

But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes

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City contending with $100 million structural deficit.

MKE County: Pension Backdrop Costs Hits $409 Million, Top Retiree Gets $2.5 Million
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This content is only for members Pension Backdrop Costs Hits $409 Million, Top Retiree Gets $2.5 Million

The total cost rose by $55 million since 2021, making more county workers rich.

Only Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say

Only Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say

Two centers at the Universities of Wisconsin trying to prevent political extremism.

The State of Politics: State Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts
The State of Politics

State Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts

Would back legislation -- if they win governor's race and control of Legislature.

Wisconsin ICE Arrests Up 20%

Wisconsin ICE Arrests Up 20%

Neighboring states have seen far bigger hikes, up 293% in Iowa.

State Workers Comp Payments Frozen for 9 Years

State Workers Comp Payments Frozen for 9 Years

As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, injured workers fall behind.

Sturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department

Sturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department

Racine County village of about 7,000 considered outsourcing its policing.

Baldwin Joins Senators Denouncing FCC Chair After Kimmel’s Suspension

Baldwin Joins Senators Denouncing FCC Chair After Kimmel’s Suspension

'This is precisely what government censorship looks like,' they charge.

Federal Grant Funding Wisconsin Foreign Languages for 60 Years Cut

Federal Grant Funding Wisconsin Foreign Languages for 60 Years Cut

Congress had approved funding. Thousands of state students will be affected.